These are great little appetizers to pass around still warm from the oven. They freeze very well and are good to have on hand for impromptu gatherings. You can make a batch and, after you have cut the strips, bake half and freeze half (freeze on a flat surface and once frozen, put in freezer bags).
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix together flour, cheese, salt and cayenne. Cut in the butter with two knives (pull in opposite directions) until mixture has a mealy, pebbly texture. Add eggs and stir. Mixture will be dry and stiff. (If eggs are on the small side and mixture is too dry to hold together, add a few drops of water.) Knead mixture until you can form a ball.
- Place on a floured surface and roll about 3/8 inch thick. Cut into strips about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes.
- Makes about 50 to 60.
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